The US bond market is undergoing a significant shift as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes to lower the 10-year Treasury yield. This new approach has led to the emergence of two terms: the “Powell Put” and the “Bessent Put.” The former refers to expectations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell might pivot monetary policy in response … Read more
Malaysia is taking steps to tighten its control over the flow of Nvidia Corp.’s chips, following pressure from the US. The country has been asked by Washington to keep a closer eye on advanced semiconductors that could potentially be shipped to China. According to the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Malaysia will … Read more
Up to 40% of people suffer from springtime allergies, making the season more challenging than ever. According to Dr. Christina Ciaccio, chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at University of Chicago Medical Center, climate warming and increased CO2 levels are causing pollen seasons to start earlier and produce more potent pollen. The culprit behind these … Read more
The new production of Shakespeare’s “Othello” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Denzel Washington, has broken box office records despite its clumsy staging and lackluster direction. Director Kenny Leon’s decision to set the play in a near-future setting results in a dull and uninspired world that fails to engage the audience. Washington shines as the … Read more
Brett Gardner, a former outfielder for the New York Yankees, announced on Sunday that his 14-year-old son Miller had died during a family vacation. The cause of death and exact location of the trip were not disclosed. In a statement, Brett and his wife Jessica expressed their grief, saying Miller passed away peacefully in his … Read more
Alex Bowman admitted defeat after a tough loss in the Homestead Cup race, saying he “choked that one away.” Starting from pole position, Bowman led 43 laps and collected stage points but ultimately fell short of victory. A costly mistake on the final restart allowed Kyle Larson to overtake him and seal the win for … Read more
A South Korean constitutional court has reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as the country’s acting president. The decision comes after a seven-to-one majority ruled that Han’s impeachment was unlawful. Han had taken over as acting leader last December, following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s suspension from office and parliamentary impeachment over his attempt to declare … Read more
Roman Reigns is set to compete in his 12th WrestleMania match next month, and WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has come out in support of Reigns’ non-title triple threat match against Seth Rollins and CM Punk. According to Ray, he doesn’t need championship gold for the storylines to be compelling. Ray stated that he … Read more
Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter has revealed that Harvey Weinstein was “banned” from the publication’s Oscars party for life due to his behavior. According to Carter, Weinstein regularly showed up with more guests than invited and would bully the staff, leading to a temporary ban that was later reinstated. Weinstein had been editor-in-chief of … Read more
The fragile two-month ceasefire in Gaza came to an abrupt end on Tuesday morning, as Israeli airstrikes caused widespread destruction and chaos. The al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital emergency room was inundated with over 65 people, many women and children, all with open wounds, while the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis saw a similar scene of “wave … Read more